Zhang Daqian: Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction and Masterful Ink Painting Zhang Daqian (Chang Ta-ch’ien), born May 10, 1899, in Nei Jiang Province, China, stands as one of the most prodigious artists of the twentieth century. Revered for his unparalleled fusion of traditional Chinese aesthetics with groundbreaking geometric abstraction, he irrevocably shaped the landscape of modern art while upholding the legacy of classical calligraphy and painting techniques. His life was marked by serendipitous encounters—a fortune teller’s commission at twelve ignited his artistic journey, followed by im…